Week 6

I can't believe that this is my last week at home! Time flies. I'm not looking forward to going back to school but know that Elijah will be in good hands -- that does make it a little bit easier.

Elijah and I have made a couple of trips out and about this week -- Target yesterday and the mall today. He likes to go in the car and likes the movement of the stroller or the shopping cart. He was an angel both trips!

Our scale puts Elijah well over 10 pounds now. He is growing like a weed. He is smiling (we think) on occasion and "talking" more and more. Sleeping is our big struggle right now but we'll get it figured out -- hopefully sooner than later. He's a pretty happy baby for the most part -- if it weren't for gas and spitting up he'd be really happy!

Enjoy some pictures from the last few days and leave us a comment if you want -- its easy!

Lots to share!

Okay -- picture overload but he's so cute! This was yesterday -- we were on our way out to run some errands and pick up dinner. Look how big I'm getting! Yesterday was my one month birthday! Can you believe how quickly time goes! I had my check up with the doctor today. You'll never guess how big I am. Two weeks ago I was 6 lbs and 15 oz. I'm now weighing in at 9 lbs. and 2 oz.!!!!! I am 22 inches long. All seems to be well and I did wonderfully at the doctor's office. Aren't my cheeks getting chubby? :-)

Sunday night Matt gave Elijah his first bottle. Other than the fact that he was a little sleepy, he took it well and did so again last night. Matt was pretty excited about getting to help with feeding. I'm already appreciating the help!

Mom and Meg have been hounding Matt to take more pictures of Elijah and I...hence

I love this little outfit that Anne gave us way back last fall. It says "My daddy's my hero."

I'm liking my pacifier! Plus I love the "Touchdown" bib. We don't have too many football things...

Happy Valentines's Day!

And this Valentine was from Grandma Bailey...the book is Great-Grandpa Petersen's favorite song. Wish he could be here to sing it for us!

"Too cute for words" is right! Just after a morning bath.

I love my baths now!!!

Until next time...

The Swing and An Outing...

Do you think I'll ever be a "State Champion?" I love this little outfit! Elijah and I talked about which sports he would play when he grew up...we decided on football, basketball, track and baseball. I think the awake picture should have come first! Elijah is really getting used to his different places...the swing, the bouncy seat, the moses basket, the sling, the baby bjorn, my arms, daddy's arms, the changing table (his least favorite), and the bath tub (more success yesterday on enjoying the bathing experience --mom's getting a little smarter about keeping him warm...crank the heat, close the bathroom door, FILL UP the little blue tub with warm water and a warm washcloth over the chest. A happy camper until I took him out of the water to wash his hair and back. )

Sunday we went for a short walk out at the high school. It was a little windy so you can't see Elijah but you can see his proud daddy pushing the stroller. :-) Don't ask us about getting the stroller open so we could use it. Kind of a sore subject. Belle is off running...something she hasn't gotten to do much of lately.

More pictures!!!

Thanks Olivia, Matt, and Noah for letting me borrow the bouncy seat. I love it!

Grandpa Wheeler, look at me! I'm surfing! A little "tummy time."

Sweet!!!!

And the beer has been bottled! You 'll have to come and try a Wheelhaus Ale. Thanks Matt Taylor for you help! It was tons of fun.

Part of the process...quite interesting!

Happy 3 weeks, Elijah!

3 weeks old today!

Boy does time fly! Elijah is growing, becoming much more alert, cooing, and continues to be as sweet as always. Ah, life is good...

A happy camper!

Belle loves me too!

Earlier in the week...don't I look smaller than the ones above? I'm growing!

Thank you!

We were sad to say good-bye to Grandpa and Grandma Wheeler this morning. How fortunate we've been to have them here the past 2 weeks. They made our lives so much easier and gave us a chance to recover and begin to find our way as new parents. We still have lots to figure out, but have some semblance of a routine under way. We can't thank you enough, Jim and Meg, for your support, advice, guidance, and love. We love you very much.

One other quick note...Elijah is 2 weeks old today! He went to see Dr. Brantley today. We absolutely loved him. Elijah weighed in at 6 pounds and 15 ounces. He had grown to 21 inches long. Mommy was very happy to hear this news as it is so hard to tell how much and if it is enough when breastfeeding. He's well above his birthweight and seems to be as happy and as healthy as can be!

We couldn't ask for...

a better baby boy! Elijah is such a good little guy. He's very content. He eats and sleeps well. He only fusses when he is getting hungry and when he is not happy about getting his diaper changed or being naked. He is so sweet and we love all of the little faces that he makes as he is drifting off to sleep. Matt has been calling him "One Eye Eli" as he likes to peak at you with one eye.

I haven't posted in awhile. Time goes by so fast these days. Before I know it, the day has come and gone. I usually have a million things that I'd wished were done but know that the most important task was taken care of that day...taking care of and loving Elijah.

We are so blessed and can't wait for everyone to meet Elijah! Hope you enjoy the photos...

We caught "One Eye Eli" on film...

Oh by the way, who else besides my husband would brew his own beer a week after the birth of his first son? :-) Thanks to his brother, Matt and his dad had a blast making "Wheelhaus Ale"! It is now "fermenting" in the kitchen. LoL.